Data Sheet Simple, Natural Conferencing Product Overview Cisco TelePresence Conductor software simplifies multiparty video communications, orchestrating the different resources needed for each conference as required. It allows the video network to be configured so that conferences can be easily provisioned, initiated, and accessed. The simplifies and enhances conference resource management, making conferences easy to join and administer. It uses knowledge of all available conferencing resources and their capabilities to help ensure dynamic, intelligent conference placement and optimum resource usage. It delivers powerful, comprehensive administrative control, making simple, natural conferencing a reality. Administrators can specify the exact service level and experience required for each user. For example, administrators can determine whether users enjoy standard- or high-definition video, how many participants may connect, the maximum service level available to attendees, and even which Cisco TelePresence Server or Cisco TelePresence Multipoint Control Unit (MCU) is selected, according to geographic location. Figure 1 shows a sample deployment of working with Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Cisco UCM). also works in conjunction with Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) where required; for example, to support H.323 and Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) interworking and/or provide firewall traversal. Figure 1. Conference Resource Orchestration with 2013 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 1 of 5
offers many benefits: Supports service differentiation, allowing administrators to define specific classes of service for conference attendees to ensure that conferences are effectively delivered to maximize the value each attendee gains Eases the administration and management of conference configuration through virtualization and intelligent optimization of multipoint resources (note that intelligent optimization is supported only on Cisco TelePresence Server) Supports spontaneous, rendezvous (MeetMe), and scheduled conferencing modes to help ensure that the user experience is always consistent irrespective of user, meeting type, and endpoint Allows conferences to dynamically grow and even exceed the capacity of individual conferencing resources; it is ideal for larger conferences, or when the number of participants expected on a conference is unknown Scales from small businesses to large enterprises, supporting expansion as usage increases is available as a virtualized application running on Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS ) platforms or third-party server platforms. Alternatively it is available as a dedicated appliance (Figure 2). Figure 2. Appliance Features of include: supports the industry-leading Cisco TelePresence Server and Cisco TelePresence MCUs. It offers conference virtualization: dynamically selects the most appropriate Cisco TelePresence resources for each new conference. Pooled resource orchestration and load balancing mean that having a Cisco TelePresence Server or an MCU out of service need not affect service availability. The conductor handles the differing demands and service entitlements of conference attendees by providing customizable templates that define the exact characteristics of a conference and are tailored for each participant. Conference personalization helps ensure the conferencing experience is tailored to meet each user s personal preferences for settings such as layout and personal identification numbers (PINs). Supported Cisco conference modes follow: Meeting: The conference has one type of participant, and all participants are given the same priority. Lecture: There are two types of participants with different levels of priority; each participant type has a different alias to dial in to the conference. Role configuration for conference attendees: Roles include chairperson, guest, and participant. supports dynamic conference growth and ad-hoc conference escalations, allowing dynamic two- to three-way conferencing. 2013 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 2 of 5
System Capacity Essentials software can be downloaded as a virtualized application and installed without a release key in limited-capacity mode, enabling conference resource orchestration for a single, standalone Cisco TelePresence Server or Cisco TelePresence MCU. Support in limited-capacity mode is provided through Cisco Support Community forums. Select For small to medium-sized deployments, an option key is available that enables support for up to 50 concurrent call sessions, enabling conference resource orchestration for more than one Cisco TelePresence Server or Cisco TelePresence MCU. Two medium sized Conductor virtual machines supporting up to 50 concurrent call sessions can be clustered together to provide resillience. For larger deplyoments, a full-capacity version of is required. Up to 2400 concurrent call sessions or up to 30 Cisco TelePresence Servers or TelePresence MCUs are supported by one full-capacity appliance or cluster. Up to three full-capacity s can be clustered to provide resilience. Table 1 Summarizes capacity and clustering capability of. Table 1. Capacity and Clustering Capability for Different Sized Deployments of Essentials Limited Capacity Virtual Application Select Medium Capacity Virtual Application Full capacity virtual application or dedicated appliance Suitable deployment Small Small to medium-sized Medium-sized to large Total number of conference bridges supported Maximum number of concurrent call sessions supported Clustering of TelePresence Conductors supported for resilience Access to TAC support Available as virtual machine or appliance Release and option keys required to install 1 (standalone) 30 30 The number of calls supported by the conference bridge No No. (Support in limited-capacity mode is provided through Cisco Support Community forums) 50 2400 Yes (limited to 2 medium capacity TelePresence Conductors) Yes Yes (up to 3 TelePresence Conductors) Virtual machine only Virtual machine only Virtual machine and appliance No release or option key required Upgrade option key to support 50 concurrent call sessions required Yes Full capacity TelePresence Conductor release key required 2013 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 3 of 5
System Specifications Table 2 lists specifications of. Table 2. Specifications of User interface Supported Cisco UCM and Cisco VCS versions Management interfaces Resilience Cisco TelePresence Server and MCU support Language Supports Internet Explorer 8 or 9, Firefox 3 or later, Google Chrome, and Safari web browsers Supports Cisco UCM 8.6.2 or later (Version 9.1.1 or later is recommended to support encryption of rendezvous and ad-hoc calls using Secure Real-Time Transport Protocol (SRTP) and SIP Transport Layer Security (TLS). Refer to the Optimized Conferencing for Cisco Unified Communications Manager Solution Guide for more information.) Supports Cisco VCS Version X6.0 or later Supports industry standards such as RS-232, Secure HTTP (HTTPS), XML, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), secure copy (SCP), and Secure Shell (SSH) Protocol Supports embedded setup wizard on serial port for initial configuration Supports management and monitoring of Conferences with Cisco TelePresence Management Suite (TMS) (Version 14.3 or later of Cisco TMS is recommended) Supports call logging and diagnostics Supports logging to a syslog server Full-capacity versions can be deployed in triple-redundant cluster Two medium-sized Conductor virtual machines, supporting up to 50 concurrent call sessions, can be clustered together Supports duplicated databases and duplicated data Supports Cisco TelePresence Server Version 3.0 or later Supports Cisco TelePresence MCU 4200 Series Version 4.2 or later Supports Cisco TelePresence MCU 4500 Series Version 4.2 or later Supports Cisco TelePresence MCU 5300 Series Version 4.3 or later Supports Cisco TelePresence MCU MSE 8420 and 8510 Version 4.2 or later Note: Cisco TelePresence Server Version 3.1 or later and Cisco TelePresence MCU Version 4.4 software are strongly recommended. English Virtualized Application Server requirements for Cisco TelePresence Conductor Virtualized Application Cisco UCS B- or C-Series Servers or third-party servers that meet the minimum requirements VMware vsphere or vcentre server running ESXi v4.1 or 5.0 update 1 Two 2.8-GHz (minimum) host CPU cores per Virtual Machine; 6-GB RAM per virtual machine; 132-GB disk space per virtual machine (4-GB virtual disk 1 plus 128-GB virtual disk 2) For full details, refer to the Deployment Guide. Appliance Physical dimensions (H x W x D) Interfaces Weight Power Cooling system System control and indications Environmental data Certification 1.72 x 16.8 x 18 in. (43.5 x 426 x 457.2 mm) 1-rack-unit (1RU) rack-mount chassis Four 10/100/1000BASE-TX Ethernet ports (RJ-45) (front) One RS-232 console port (RJ-45) (front) 17.6 lb (8 kg) (unpacked) Auto-sensing 250W (maximum) 580-BTU-per-hour power supply 90-264 VAC full range at 47 or 63 Hz Five 1.58-in. (40-mm) fans for system cooling One power LED, one alarm LED, and four act/link/10/100/1000 LEDs on Ethernet ports One power on/off switch (rear) Operating temperatures: 32 to 104 F (0 to 40 C) Storage temperatures: -4 to 140ºF (-20 to 60ºC) Relative humidity: 10 to 90% (noncondensing) LVD 73/23/EC EMC 89/366/ECC 2013 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 4 of 5
Approvals and compliance Directive 73/23/EEC (Low Voltage Directive) Directive 89/336/EEC (EMC Directive) Standards EN 60950, EN 55022 Class A, EN 55024, and EN 61000-3-2/-3-3 Approved according to UL 60950 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950 Compliance with FCC15B Class A Ordering Information To place an order, visit the Cisco Ordering Home Page and refer to Table 3. Table 3. Ordering Information Product Name Part Number Essentials Limited capacity Virtual TelePresence Conductor; supports a single standalone TelePresence Server or TelePresence MCU N/A (TelePresence Conductor.ova software can be downloaded from http://software.cisco.com/download) Select Mid-market Virtual TelePresence Conductor, supports up to 50 Call Sessions Upgrade from TelePresence Conductor Select for Mid-market to Full Capacity Virtual TelePresence Conductor R-VMCNDTRM-K9 L-CNDTR-UG-PAK Full Capacity -30 MCUs/2400 Call Sessions (Virtualized Application) -30 MCUs/2400 Call Sessions (Appliance) R-VMCNDTR-K9 CTI-CNDTR-K9 Service and Support Cisco offers a wide range of services programs to accelerate customer success. These innovative services programs are delivered through a unique combination of people, processes, tools, and partners, resulting in high levels of customer satisfaction. Cisco Services help you protect your network investment, optimize network operations, and prepare your network for new applications to extend network intelligence and the power of your business. For more information about Cisco Services, visit Cisco Technical Support Services or Cisco Telepresence Services online. For More Information For more information, visit the homepage at http://www.cisco.com/go/telepresenceconductor or contact your local Cisco account representative. This product includes software developed by Computing Services at Carnegie Mellon University. This product includes software developed by the University of California, Berkeley, and its contributors. Printed in USA C78-709046-09 10/13 2013 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 5 of 5